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Happy Gilmore

So, here we are once again, the day after opening night of a new NHL Season.

To start, here is my disclaimer...

* My upcoming banter is to NEVER be taken seriously, because quite frankly, I suck at writing.

Last night, I watched the Blackhawks raise (another) Banner, Stanley Cup Style, saw new leafs coach Mike Babcock win the first ever NHL coach's challenge, and in a later game, watched my 2nd favorite team, the get embarrassed at home by a 5-1
...

Every passionate NHL fan, goes in to the season with a new sense of hope, faith, excitment, "frisson" and vigor. When the games finally begin, some fans are loyalists, some fans are purists, and some fans are quitters.

Yes, disgruntled oiler fan who tossed his jersey into the ice, (after just ONE game) I'm talking to you.